弗里茨:「我可以在没有疼痛的情况下比赛,只是需要在球场上花更多时间」

这位美国选手解释了他参加日内瓦比赛的原因,分析了他的膝盖状况以及对2026年法网的期望。

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 18 May 2026 | 12.27
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泰勒·弗里茨,日内瓦归来,期待法网。照片:gettyimages
泰勒·弗里茨,日内瓦归来,期待法网。照片:gettyimages

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Taylor Fritz returns to competition at the ATP 250 in Geneva 2026 after more than two months without playing official matches. The American, who had been dealing with physical problems since the beginning of the season, explained how his knee injury has evolved, which greatly impacted his schedule, and made it clear that his top priority now is to regain competitive rhythm for Roland Garros and the grass court season.

The American number one admitted that he needed much more time than expected to fully recover, although he assured that his current feelings are positive and that clay is helping him better manage his physical movements. Additionally, Taylor Fritz talked about the reasons why he returns to Geneva every year and also shared his views on the ongoing debate between players and Grand Slams regarding the financial distribution in professional tennis.

The recovery of his knee and time away from the courts

"It's much better. I have improved a lot. Obviously, I needed a lot of time off just to strengthen it. When they did tests after Miami, there was already a great improvement compared to the preseason tests. My original plan was to rehabilitate during the preseason and continue while competing, but it wasn't working because the pain was still there. The good news is that I was improving all that time."

"I didn't want to stop for as long as I finally had to, but the doctor told me that with six more weeks, I could finally overcome that difficult point. It's not perfect and it won't be right away because this takes time. Right now, it's at a level where I feel I can play without pain. I can return to training the next day and do not feel that the knee is getting too irritated. It has improved a lot."

Feelings on clay before Roland Garros

"It's hard to know for sure, but when I started training on clay, I had very good sensations because on this surface, I don't need to brake so hard in the supports and can slide into the corners. Obviously, I will also play longer rallies, so I still don't know exactly how my body will respond, but for now, I'm feeling good on clay. I will really know when I return to play on grass and then on hard courts."

"I hope to feel good physically this week. I know I will feel some discomfort here and there, but I don't think it will be enough to really affect me. That's why I decided to stop for so long and not return earlier in Rome. For me, now the important thing is the matches and getting back to competing. I want to feel good about my game before Roland Garros and Wimbledon. I have been without official matches for two months, and that practically never happens in tennis. I need matches."

Taylor Fritz, expectations for Roland Garros 2026. Photo: gettyimages

His special bond with the Geneva tournament

"I really like the city and also the tournament. I think it's a great event, and they have always treated me very well here. Normally, I don't love playing the week before a Grand Slam, but there is something important: the entire clay season is played with Dunlop balls, and Wilson balls are used at Roland Garros. This week here, Wilson balls are also used. I don't think it's ideal to arrive at Roland Garros without having played any tournament with the official Grand Slam ball. That's why it makes a lot of sense to compete here this week."

Fritz's admiration for Novak Djokovic

"It's amazing. I already said it in Australia: the passion and love for this sport that he still has to compete in the way he does is impressive. He has absolutely nothing to prove. He is already a legend of this sport. I hope that when I'm older, I have the same passion and love for tennis that he has right now."

His stance on the financial distribution in Grand Slams

"I have been in meetings with other important players on this issue. It's easy for the Grand Slams to not pay the same percentage of revenues as other tournaments because they already distribute more money than the rest. But in the end, we players are the ones who generate the tournament and drive the revenues. One of the things that I don't find fair is that the percentage allocated to prize money is lower than last year. I don't think that's fair at all."

Taylor Fritz faces a very important return in Geneva after weeks marked by physical recovery and uncertainty about his knee. The American seems to have overcome the worst part of the injury and is now focusing all his efforts on regaining competitive rhythm before Roland Garros and Wimbledon. His statements reflect optimism, caution, and the feeling that he is back on the circuit with the intention of quickly regaining his best level.

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